German-French Symposium 8 Feb, 2023.
Africa and Europe – Strong Partners in Mining and Raw Materials
The German-French Symposium focusing on “The Future of Mining in Africa – Sustainability, Innovative Technology and the Energy Transition”, took place on 8 February 2023 in Cape Town.
The event covered the following topics:
- The Role of Technology in Sustainable Mining
- Supply Security of Energy Transition Metals
- Mining and The Energy Transition
Welcome and Opening Statements:
- Susanne Szech-Koundouros, Deputy Director General for Raw Materials Policy, Resource Efficiency, Circular Economy - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
- Benjamin Gallezot, Interministerial Delegate for Critical Metals - French Prime Minister Services
Keynote Address:
- H.E. Sandra Kramer, European Union Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa
Closing Remarks:
- Martin Wedig, Managing Director - German Federation of International Mining and Mineral Resources (FAB)
- Arnaud Roux, First Counsellor - Embassy of France in South Africa
The event was organised by: Southern African German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, French-South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, German Mineral Resource Agency (DERA) and French Geological Survey (BRGM).
